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The controversy deepened when leaked images surfaced from a pickup shoot of the film—shot using high-grade drone cameras—revealing some unsettling details. Early images showed the Seven Dwarves as nearly indistinguishable CGI characters, with some looking suspiciously like artificial intelligence-generated imagery rather than practical effects.
This led to vigorous speculation: Was Disney reworking the film entirely? Are they replacing live actors with CGI characters? The leaked images seemed to confirm that the original plan to have physical actors portray the Dwarves was abandoned in favor of CGI, potentially necessitating extensive reshoots.